Loss of steering control while driving 2018 Infiniti q60s red sport. After a search online, I found that this problem has been predicted with the drive-by-wire or steer-by-wire system. (direct adaptive steering system) mileage at time of event approx. 2,252 miles. Dry roads, no rain, overcast, about 70 degrees. Speed at time of steering failure between 65 and 70 MPH. Road…
2018 INFINITI Q60 steering problems
severe 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 7 steering complaints filed for the 2018 INFINITI Q60, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
2018 Infiniti q60. Consumer writes in regard to defective steering wheel. *as the consumer stated the steering wheel pulled to the right. *js
There seems to be an issue with my 2018 Infiniti Q60 and I am not the only one. My allignment is perfect and my tires are new but the vehicle still tends to wander on the freeway which feels very unsafe and dangerous. I have spoken to others with this vehicle and they also have the same issue. Nobody can figure out what it is but it makes the car very uncomfortable to drive because you are…
I was driving on the freeway saw something on my lane so I try to avoid it by changing lane but my wheels locked and power steering sign came on so I ended up driving over an object. I forced my wheel to the emergency lane safely after vehicles zooming by me on both lanes and to a complete stop. Shut the vehicle off, exited the vehicle to see scratches on my bumper. It was rather hard for me to…
I leased an Infiniti q60 on december 9, 2017. On december 15, as I was driving the car, the steering became extremely tight and the power steering warning light came on. I pulled over, turned the car off and back on and the steering was fine. I drove the car a short distance home and had it towed to the dealer. At that time the car had approximately 450 miles on it. The dealer replaced the entire…
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2018 INFINITI Q60?
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 1,636 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/INFINITI/Q60.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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